Bøker av Catherine Rayner

A dreamy picture book that's perfect for bedtime, from the award-winning Catherine Rayner

This book explores the Brontë siblings growing up with maternal deprivation and loss, and how this affected their development both as children and as adults. It examines how their sibling rivalry led to disharmony and separation, where each of the surviving children became isolated and separated into their own personalities and beliefs. Research into sibling rivalry is referenced from modern studies and the structure of the family. The importance of each person's position in the 'pecking order' is shown to reflect on their behaviour and interaction within the family and the outside world. There is particular focus on the eldest and the youngest in the family hierarchy. The author examines the relationships between the four younger Brontë siblings and how Charlotte's role and behaviour changed when she suddenly became the eldest child. There is a detailed look at the position and expectations of Anne Brontë, as the youngest sibling and least expected to excel. There is an examination of her novels, hymns and poetry and reference to possible autobiography and also to her crises of faith. Anne's last illness and death are particularly highlighted to try and explain her final separation, physically and metaphorically, from her home and family. The irony of her burial in a place known as 'Paradise' and her longing to gain a heaven with her family, is especially discussed as a consequence of her overbearing eldest sister's character, beliefs and behaviour. This book is not a criticism or discussion of the Brontë's works but an examination of how these four exceptional siblings related to each other and how their relationships affected all of their lives with unforeseen and unexpected consequences.

A new bedtime adventure for Molly, Olive and Dexter - stars of the delightful series for toddlers from Kate Greenaway Medal-winning artist Catherine Rayner. Molly the hare, Olive the owl and Dexter the fox love to watch the sun set in the garden. But as night falls, they notice strange shapes in the shadows and hear strange rustlings in their beloved oak tree... And the more they look and listen, the more they wonder and worry... This story explores big emotional themes with gentle humour and gorgeous artwork; delivering all the charm of the 100 Acre Wood in a beautiful package for toddlers! And don't miss the other stories in the series: Molly, Olive and Dexter, Molly, Olive and Dexter: The Guessing Game and Molly, Olive and Dexter: You Can't Catch Me!

A new adventure in the delightful series from Catherine Rayner, winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal. Olive the owl loves guessing games, and her best friends Molly the hare and Dexter the fox decide to play one together. But when it's Olive's go, try as they might, Molly and Dexter can't seem to work out the answer... Whatever is Olive thinking about?! One of three books, each starring a different member of this adorable trio, this story explores big emotional themes with gentle humour - delivering the charm of the 100 Acre Wood in a delightful package for toddlers.

Molly the hare loves hide-and-seek. "You two hide,? she tells Olive the owl and Dexter the fox, and then she begins to count: "5, 4, 3, 2, 1 - ready or not here I come.? But when she opens her eyes, Molly finds the pair straight away! Soon Molly announces Olive and Dexter have to hide properly. Now she has the opposite problem: her friends have hidden too well... Wherever can they be? This is the first in Catherine Rayner's adorable new picture-book series - delivering the charm of the 100 Acre Wood in an irresistible package for toddlers. "Catherine Rayner has a marvellous gift for capturing the souls of animals in a few, rich washes of colour.? Daily Telegraph

A beautiful, big-hearted and helpful story that encourages children to talk about their worries, from the award-winner Catherine Rayner.

A new adventure in the delightful series from Catherine Rayner, winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal.Olive the owl loves guessing games, and her best friends Molly the hare and Dexter the fox decide to play one together. But when it's Olive's go, try as they might, Molly and Dexter can't seem to work out the answer... Whatever is Olive thinking about?! One of three books, each starring a different member of this adorable trio, this story explores big emotional themes with gentle humour ¿ delivering the charm of the 100 Acre Wood in a delightful package for toddlers.

Mali the hare LOVES playing hide and seek... But Dilwen the Owl and Carwyn the Fox have hidden themselves too well! Where are they? A Welsh adaptation by Elin Meek of Molly, Olive and Dexter.

A beautiful, big-hearted and helpful story that encourages children to talk about their worries, from the award-winner Catherine Rayner.

A gorgeously illustrated book about friendship and looking past differences from the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal winner Catherine Rayner.Bear is walking through the forest, minding his own business when he comes across another bear. The Other bear is different. The two bears wander along, thinking different thoughts, and looking in different directions. Soon the two bears come across another bear and then another bear and eventually find a bear stuck in a tree. The bears realise that perhaps they aren't that different after all and perhaps they could be friends?

Meet two cheeky little unicorns in a big rush to grow up, in this beautiful picture book from the award-winning Catherine Rayner.

A beautiful story of a child''s journey to independence.Grandpa shows Harris how to hop high into the sky, to climb to the tops of the mountains, and to run very fast. Harris not only learns about the world around him but also the importance of finding his own feet...

Uh oh. Here comes trouble . . .

The smelliest dog you'll ever meet!

Solomon Crocodile is back in another adventure! And this time, he's not on his own . . .

What is a moose to do?

An insightful biography, exploring the lives of the three Bronte sisters, trailblazing female writers of the nineteenth century.

Abigail LOVES to count. It is her very favourite thing. But when she tries counting Zebra's stripes and Cheetah's spots, they just won't sit still. It's hopeless! What will Abigail do?

Iris and Isaac are NOT FRIENDS. Off they stomp, in a big huff, as far away from each other as possible. And as they stomp, they see funny, strange and wonderful things. If only they were together to share them...

Sylvia is the only dragon in the whole world, and she is very lonely . . . until one day, she meets Bird. Tiny and chirpy, so different from the huge dragon, Bird somehow changes Sylvia's life for ever.